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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139, 191.96 and 104.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139, 191.96 and 104.44 is: 144.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139 : 191.96 = 104.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139/191.96 = 104.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139x = 191.96 × 104.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139x = 20,048.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,048.30/139
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.23

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